Prisha Dev

1 week ago | globalnews.ca | Prisha Dev |Matthew Bingley

Toronto officials say businesses across the city are bracing for higher costs, supply chain issues, and possible job cuts as new U.S. tariffs threaten to shake up the local economy. About 75 per cent of Toronto businesses expect rising costs due to U.S. economic policies, according to a new survey report done by the city. Nearly half anticipate major disruptions to their operations, including supply chain interruptions and reduced demand.

1 month ago | autism.einnews.com | Amanda Jelowicki |Prisha Dev

A Montreal woman with autism is fighting to be reunited with her dog, after being forced to give her up due to complaints from her apartment building’s management. Heather Yampolsky says her bond with her dog, Honey, played a crucial role in improving her mental and physical wellbeing. “I was emotionally frozen… I couldn’t feel anything”, Yampolsky said. However, after getting her dog, she says things turned around for the better. “I began to want to engage with the world again,” she added.

Dec 31, 2024 | globalnews.ca | Prisha Dev

Food bank use across Ontario has reached record highs, with Toronto's Daily Bread Food Bank reporting its largest increase in the 41 years since it opened. According to the Who's Hungry 2024 report, there were 3.49 million client visits to Toronto food banks like the Daily Bread and North York Harvest - a 32 per cent increase from the 2.6 million visits recorded the previous year.

Dec 30, 2024 | globalnews.ca | Prisha Dev

Baby names in Canada continue to reflect a blend of classic choices and evolving trends, with popular options still holding strong across the provinces. Nova Scotia parents favoured timeless baby names in 2024, with Theodore topping the list of most popular baby names in the province, as revealed by the Nova Scotia Registry of Vital Statistics. Other popular names included Charlotte, which remained a perennial favourite, landing in the top 10 alongside names like Olivia, William and Levi.

Dec 30, 2024 | globalnews.ca | Prisha Dev

Ontario will be seeing new laws and regulations starting in the new year. From increased highway tolls to lower daycare fees, here's a look at some of the most significant changes taking effect in 2025. For the first time in five years, 407 ETR fees will be increasing in 2025. Frequent users of the 407 ETR will notice higher costs and a revamped toll system starting Jan. 1. The highway operator is implementing a new rate schedule that divides the highway into 12 toll zones, up from the current four.